they are not put to shame in evil times; in the days of famine they have abundance.
The faithful see the world in chaos: the godless prosper while the pious suffer, which tempts us to think God either absent or indifferent. This psalm strengthens us against that very temptation by declaring their felicity cursed and fleeting, while God's care for His own never fails, even in calamity.
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Commenting on Psalm 37:1-40
They shall not be ashamed in the evil time. Calamities will come, but deliverances will come also. As the righteous never reckoned upon immunity from trouble, they will not be disappointed when they are called to take their share of it, but the rather they will cast themselves anew upon their God, and prove again his faithfulness and love.
Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him; be silent before Him with a submissive heart, not a sullen one. Do not fret at the wicked man who thrives in his evil way or makes mischief with his power. Check the first stirrings of discontent and envy, lest you harbour hard thoughts against God's providence.
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Commenting on Psalm 37:7-20